Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1988, Southwind1988, 1989 Southwind, 1988 Southwind Eagle, 1988 Pace Arrow User Manual
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
1
Planning And Preparation
...................
2
Loading And Weight Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Have
It
All Under Control
...................
2
Inspect And Maintain
......................
2
The
Owner's Information Package
.............
2
Chassis And
Vehicle Identification
.............
3
Keys
And Locks . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Emargency And Identification Information
.......
4
Travel
Check List . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pre:rravel Check
List.
. . • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ON
THE
ROAD
..........•••................
8
Motor Home Loading
...••.................
8
Carrying Capacity
....••.................
8
Weighing
Your
Loaded
Motor Home
(Standard and
Tag
Axle Models)
..............
9
Loading Tips
........••................
10
Trailer Hitches And Towing
•...............
10
Towing Automobiles
..••..•..............
11
Cockpit And Driver's Controls
...............
11
Instrument
Panel
.......................
11
Dash
Switch
Panel
....••................
11
Driver/Passenger Seats
.•.................
12
Seat Belts
............•...............
12
Child Restraint
.........................
12
Sunvisors
.............•...............
12
Front/Side Slider Windows
•...............
12
Driving And Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Fuel
And Fuel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Fuel
Fill
..............................
13
Fuel
Types
And Vapor Lock
...............
13
Alternative
Fuel
Types
...................
14
Overheating
...........................
14
Variable
Speed
Engine
Fan
................
14
Carbon Monoxide
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Engine Access
.........................
15
T~~
..................................
15
Tire Replacement
.......................
16
Changing A Flat Tire
....................
16
Required
Tools
And Equipment
.............
16
Towing
................................
18
Lifting Instructions
......
(See
Inside Back
Cover)
LIVING WITH
YOUR
MOTOR
HOME
.............
19
Manual Entry Steps
.....................
19
Power Entry Steps
......................
19
Entry Assist Handle (Selected Models Only)
...
19
Entry Doors, Screens, And Locks
...........
19
Windows
.............................
19
Mini-Blinds
...........................
20
Emergency Exit Window
.................
20
Storage
...............................
20
Exterior Compartments
..................
20
Interior Storage
........................
21
Interior And Furnishings
...................
21
Dinette Conversion
.....................
21
Sofa/Lounge Conversion
......•...........
21
Folding Doors
...........••............
21
Interior Lighting
........................
21
Overhead Vents
........................
21
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy
.............
22
Controlling Moisture Condensation
...........
22
Fire
Safety
.............................
22
Smoke Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PLUMBING
SYSTEMS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Fresh
Water System
......................
24
The
Water
Pump
.......................
25
The
Monitor
Panel
......................
25
Sanitizing
The
Fresh
Water System
.........
25
Troubleshooting
The
Fresh
Water System
.....
26
Leaks
...............................
26
Clogged Water Filter
....................
26
Excessive Water
Pressure
................
26
Water
Pump
Troubleshooting
..............
26
The Waste Water
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Toilet
................................
27
Toilet Maintenance
......................
27
Toilet Troubleshooting
...................
28
Dumping
The
Holding
Tanks
..............
28
Holding
Tank
Care
And Maintenance
........
29
Water System Winterizing
..................
29
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS
......................
31
Chassis Electrical System
..................
31
Chassis Bulbs &
Fuses
..................
31
12-volt Coach System
.....................
31
Auxiliary Battery
.......................
31
Battery Inspection
and
Care
...............
31
Battery Charging
.......................
32
Selecting A Replacement Battery
...........
32
120-volt
AC
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The
Power
Converter
....................
32
Ground Fault Interrupter
...................
33
Entertainment Equipment
..................
33
TV Antenna
............................
33
TV
"Ghosts"
And
FM
"Flutter
..............
33
Generator Power Plant
....................
35
Generator
Operating Safety Precautions
......
35
Warm Weather Operation
.................
36
Cold Weather Operation
..................
36
Preparation
For
Storage
..................
36
Reactivating Generator System After
Long
Term
Storage
.....................
37
Generator Maintenance And
Service
........
37
LPG
SYSTEM
..............................
38
LPG
Gas
Safety Precautions
................
38
System Components
......................
39
Hoses And Fittings
.....................
39
LP
Gas
Regulator
......................
39
Using
LP
Gas
System
At
Low Temperatures
....
39
Filling
LP
Gas
Tanks
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
LP
Gas
System
Leak
Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
lighting
LP
Gas
Appliances
.................
41
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APPLIANCES
Water
Water
Furnace
Range
Range
Air
Conditioner
Refrigerator
..............•••.........
Heater
. . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . .
Heater
Bypass
................•.•.........
..................•..........
Exhaust
Hood
..................
......................
.........................
System
..........
Smoke Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
Wheels And Tires
Tire Inspection
Inflation Pressure
Wheel And Tire Balancing
Tire Replacement
Engine
Engine Oils
Engine Fuel Systems
Fuel
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Cooling System
Maintenance And Inspection
Coolant
Flushing Cooling System
Engine Electrical
Jump Starting
Transmission
Maintenance and Inspection
Heating And
Inspection
............................
.............................
........................
~nd
Rotation
.......................
.......................
................................
...........................
.....................
And
Air
Filters
.....................
.........................
Level
.........................
.................
.........................
.........................
............................
Air
Conditioning
............................
..............
................
..........
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...............
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46
Air Conditioner Operational Quick Checks
Troubleshooting The System
Electrical Circuit Diagnosis
Vacuum System Diagnosis
Refrigeration Section
....................
Front Suspension And Alignment
Rear
Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking Procedure
Brakes
................................
Brake
Hose Inspection
Lining Inspection
.......................
.......................
Drive Belts And Specifications
..............
................
................
............
...................
..............
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains
Windows, Doors, Vents & Locks
Sealant Renewal
Roof Resealing
Door & Window Resealing
Interior
Upholstery & Drapes
Wall & Ceiling
Floors & Carpeting
PREPARING
LONG~ERM
Storage Check
Short-term Storage (less than
Above Freezing
Long-term Storage Above Freezing
Winterization And Winter Storage
Winter Storage Below Freezing
Water System Winterizing
...............................
.......................
........................
................................
....................
Panels
...................
.....................
THE
MOTOR
STORAGE
List
HOME
.......................
.......................
........................
...........
................
FOR
60
days)
..........
............
.............
................
General Vehicle Winter Storage Check List
After
Reactivating The Motor Home
MAINTENANCE CHART
......................
Storage
....
....
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FOR
MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES. INC.
COVJ:;RAGE
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
DEALER'S
WHEN THE DEALER
MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS
WHEN THE
WHAT
THIS
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
PERSON BEYOND THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.
PROVIDED
Your
new
motor
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be free from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship.
The warranty extends
home
is
one year from
occurs first),
of
the applicable
The
owner
the
interior
90
days
direct
result
If
a problem occurs
dealer, giving
location
OBLIGATIONS
By agreement
inspection and
If
the dealer is unable
TURING PLANT
resolve it.
Upon receipt
any parts necessary
MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT
If
the representatives
the
owner
IS NOT COVERED
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1.
2.
3.
home, including
to
the
first placed into service
such
date
Written
warranty
is responsible
of
exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches,
of
warranty
of
repair
him
sufficient
for
warranty
with
to
repair
DOES NOT
at
the address listed
of
notice
should call the
THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS
THE
SEPARATE
DEFECTS
A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE
B.
FAILURE
C.
ALTERATION
NORMAL DETERIORATION
first
or
until
notice
coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are
which
the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated
or
to
of
BY
CAUSED
the
of
defects
period.
for
normal maintenance as described in
or
replacement
the
owner
information
service.
or
replace any parts necessary
RESOLVE
unwilling
of
a claim,
correct defects in material
the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve
tolHree
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
WARRANTIES
BY
TO
COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAl.:
OR
MODIFICATION
4. NORMAL MAINTENANCE
5.
MOTOR HOMES ON WHICH THE ODOMETER READING HAS
6. TRANSPORTATION
CIAL
LOSS,
OR
HOTEL BILLS,
SOME
STATES
UMITATfON
WARRANTY GIVES
TO
LOSS
OF USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS
OR
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT
YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.
ONE-YEAR/15,OOO
WARRANTY-----'
SOLD IN
the
structure, plumbing, heating and electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed
retail purchaser and his transferee(s) and begins on
as
a rental, commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for a period
unit
has received
must
of
a defective
believes is covered by
to
THE PROBLEM
to
resolve a problem
below
where
the
number
OF
OR
RELATED
DUE
AND
AND
FROM DEALER
OTHER INCIDENTAL
FOR
15,000
be given
part
resolve
the
which
and provide
dealer was unable or unwilling
or
RESOLVE
listed
below
THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE COMPONENTS.
TO:
OR
ACCIDENT;
OF
THE MOTOR HOME;
TO
WEAR
SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT BULBS, FUSES, WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS,
APPLY
ANY
UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION. OR WARRANTY
THE UNITED
to
the selling dealer
under this warranty.
matter. The
to
the
workmanship,
THE PROBLEM
to
OR
OR
MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION,
OR
AND
STATES
AND
CANADA
total miles
this
correct defects in material
the
manufacturer
describe
EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
OR
TO
YOU
of
use as determined by the mileage
or
the
manufacturer
the
Owner's
TV
the
warranty, the
owner
to
maintain the
owner
the
the
AND
FARES,
LIMITATION
YOu.
MAY
responsibility
or
Manual; however,
antenna control, etc.)
is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contact
will
problem and the
problem and
CAR RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
of
owner
shall deliver
motor
home
with
a description in
to
resolve
the
take
other
DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES AND BATTERIES, WHICH ARE
BEEN
ALTERED.
OF
INCIDENTAL
MILE
the
date
of
original retail delivery or
not
will
the
owner
shall
contact
the
motor
home
prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed predelivery
or
workmanship.
writing
problem,
appropriate
owner
the
is
attempts
OF
FABRICS
LOSS
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
shown
later
than
ten
minor
adjustments (such
be performed by
as
normal maintenance unless required
the
SELLING DEALER,
to
the
DEALER
of
the
problem and
the
manufacturing plant
action
as
may be required.
convinced
that
made
to
resolve it.
OR
DRAPES, CARPET WEAR,
OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMER-
MADE
the
on
the
odometer (whichever
nO) days
after
as
the
dealer during
or
or
manufacturing
attempts
will
it
is covered by
AS
TELEPHONE CALLS
STATE
BY
ANY
DEALER
date
the
adjustments
other
the
repair
the
COVERED
ETC.
TO
by
the
the
motor
expiration
the
first
as
authorized
plant
MANUFAC-
made
or
replace
warranty,
BY
ETC.
STATE.
OR
OTHER
of
to
a
to
Brand Name
_________________
)
Model
__________
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Consumer Affairs Department
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
P.O.
Box
Riverside, California
From California: (800)
From Outside
7300
92523
442-4804
of
California: (8001
Serial
854-4755
No.
_________
printed in
_
USA
SAFETY
REGULATIONS
REGARDING
LP
GAS
SYSTEMS
AND
LP
GAS
APPLIANCES
The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle
is
required to furnish the follow-
ing
consumer information
as
provided
by
the National
Fire
Prevention Associa-
tion and the American National Standards Institute. The information and warn-
ings found here
may
also
be
found
in
other sections of this Owner's Manual.
Please see sections titled "Liquid Petroleum Gas System" and "Appliances" for
other safety and operating information.
WARNING:
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS
SHALL
NOT
BE
PLACED
OR
STORED
INSIDE
THE
VEHICLE.
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS
ARE
EQUIPPED
WITH
SAFETY
DEVICES
WHICH
RELIEVE
EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE
BY
DISCHARGING
GAS
TO
THE
ATMOSPHERE.
WARNING:
IT
IS
NOT
SAFE
TO
USE
COOKING
APPLIANCES
FOR
COMFORT
HEATING.
COOKING
APPLIANCES
NEED
FRESH
AIR
FOR
SAFE
OPERATION.
BEFORE
OPERATION:
1.
OPEN
OVERHEAD
VENT
OR
TURN
ON
EXHAUST
FAN.
AND
2.
OPEN
WINDDW.
THIS
WARNING
LABEL
HAS
BEEN
LOCATED
IN
THE
COOKING
AREA
TO
REMIND
YOU
TO
PROVIDE
AN
ADEQUATE
SUPPLY
OF
FRESH
AIR
FOR
COMBUSTION.
UNLIKE
HOMES,
THE
AMOUNT
OF
OXYGEN
SUPPLY
IS
LIMITED
DUE
TO
THE
SIZE
OF
THE
RECREA·
TIONAL
VEHICLE,
AND
PROPER
VENTILATION
WHEN
USING
THE
COOKING
APPLIANCESIS)
WILL
AVOID
DANGERS
OF
ASPHYXIATION.
IT
IS
ESPECIALLY
IMPOR·
TANT THAT
COOKING
APPLIANCES
NOT
BE
USED
FOR
COMFORT
HEATING
AS
THE
DANGER
OF
ASPHYXIATION
IS
GREATER
WHEN
THE
APPLIANCE
IS
USED
FOR
LONG
PERIODS
OF
TIME.
WARNING:
PORTABLE
FUEL·BURNING
EQUIPMENT,
INCLUDING
WODD
AND
CHARCOAL
GRILLS
AND
STOVES,
SHALL
NOT
BE
USED
INSIDE
THIS
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE.
THE
USE
OF
THIS
EQUIPMENT
INSIDE
THE
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE
MAY
CAUSE
FIRES
OR
ASPHYXIATION.
WARNING:
DO
NOT
BRING
OR
STORE
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS,
GASOLINE,
OR
OTHER
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS
INSIDE
THE
VEHICLE
BECAUSE A FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION
MAY
RESULT.
A
warning
label
has
been
located
near
the
LP
gas
container.
This
label
reads:
DO
NOT
FILL
CONTAINERIS)
TO
MORE
THAN
80
PERCENT
OF
CAPACITY.
Overfilling
the
LP
gas
container
can
result
In
uncontrolled
gas
flow
which
can
cause
fire
or
explosion. A properly
filled
container
will
contain
approximately
80
percent
of
its
volume
as
liquid
LP
gas.
The
following
label
has
been
placed
in
the
vehicle
neaT
the
range
area:
IF
YOU
SMELL
GAS:
1.
Extinguish
any
open
flames,
pilot
lights
and
all
smoking
materials.
2.
Do
not
touch
electrical
switches.
3.
Shut
off·
the
gas
supply
at
the
tank
valve(s)
or
gas
supply
connection.
4.
Open
doors
and
other
ventilating
openings.
5.
Leave
the
area
until
odor
clears.
6.
Have
the
gas
system
checked
and
leakage
source
corrected
before
using
again.
LP
gas
regulators
must
always
be
Installed
with
the
diaphragm
vent
facing
downward.
Regulators
that
are
not
In
compartments
have
been
equipped
with a protective
cover.
Make
sure
that
regulator
vent
faces
downward
and
the
cover
Is
kept
in
place
to
minimize
vent
blockage
which
could
result
In
excessive
gas
pressure
causing
fire
or
explosion.
INTRODUCTION
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Welcome
the
growing
sincerely
homel
Your
with
many years
vacationing. This manual describes many features
your
motor
that
you can obtain
features. Your
form
with,
dards
Standard
plicable
establish
requirements
these standards is indicated by
outside
of
internal quality.
Like
will
require care and regular maintenance in order
deliver
will give you basic operating and maintenance instructions; however, supplement this instruction by reading
all instructional material furnished
') home in
, Chassis Operator's Manual. If, after taking delivery
of
your
tional conditioning or adjustment, please return
your dealer
along
Information Package and Chassis Operator's Manual
outlines important areas
a maintenance schedule
safe, troublefree service from your motor home.
these
motor
your dealer going over safety and operating instructions
ing knowledge
for
it
recreational living.
to
the recreational vehicle life-style and
family
thank
motor
Institute
all
maximum
with
instructions
home
before you leave
will
home has been designed
home and provides an operating guide so
motor
or
exceed,
Z-240
motor
the
plumbing, heating, electrical and
for
the
entry
finely
the
Owner's
new
motor
as
soon
the
information provided in your
for
of
help you enjoy many miles and years
of
motor
you
for
choosing a Fleetwood
of
carefree, pleasant traveling and
the
best performance
home has been designed
the
A119.2,
(units built
vehicle standards. These standards
quality and safety. Compliance
door. This seal
crafted equipment, your
value and performance. The dealer
the
your
NFPA
Information Package and
home, you feel
as
possible. This Owner's Manual,
of
for
carefully before you operate
first
time. Spend some
the
motor
home owners.
to
American National Stan-
501C, Canadian CSA
for
Canada only), and ap-
the
seal attached
is
the
outward
with
it
requires addi-
maintenance and provides
you
to
follow
dealer's lot. A good work-
home and
We
motor
provide you
from
those
to
con-
other
with
just
sign
motor
how
home
the
motor
Owner's
to
ensure
Study
time
to
it
the
with
care
of
to
to
of
your dealer
again.
to
your satisfaction:
1.
2.
3. We sincerely believe
will
be
better able
If,
for
some reason, a problem is
Discuss any warranty-related problems direct-
ly
with
the manager or
ship, giving him an
service department resolve
If a problem arises
your satisfaction by your local dealer,
the
factory
listed in this manual. Please
nearest you.
factory
problem
efforts
ter describing the circumstances to:
Please include
number
is located on the
entry
service manager. The factories are
representative will
which
are
Fleetwood Enterprises,
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O.
Riverside,
of
door.
might
not
satisfactory, please send a let-
Box
7300
CA
the
your motor home. The serial number
identification
to
get
you on the road
not
handled
owner
opportunity
that
cannot
that
arise.
92523
brand name and serial
of
the
dealer-
to
help his
the
matter
be resolved
contact
your dealer and
be
able
If
their
Inc.
tag next
for
contact
the
to
solve any
combined
to
I -
you.
to
one
the
the
If
you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance,
immediately so
vice or Sales Department will handle any normal problems
comprehensive warranty programs in the
and
ranty
')
well as
manufacturer, under the terms
read this section carefully.
ed
which
Your
motor
this
and explaining your rights and obligations, as
in case you have a warranty-related problem, and
or
service, please
he
can assist you. Your dealer's Ser-
might
home is covered by one
manual contains a section outlining
the
rights and obligations
occur.
contact
of
the
of
the warranty. Please
You
will
be
better inform-
your dealer
of
RV
dealer and
the
most
industry,
the
war-
Serial Number Location
4.
1
If
you
wish
to
call for assistance, please use
these toll-free telephone numbers:
From California: (800)
From outside California: (800)
NOTE: Some equipment and features described
or
shown
some models. This instructional manual is
general nature only. Because
program
in
this
manual
of
product improvement conducted by
442-4804
may
be optional on
of
the
854-4755
of
continuous
Fleetwood,
it
is
possible
that
recent
product
changes
may
not
be
included
in
this
manual.
Specifications
may
change
without
notice.
The
instructions
included
in
this
manual are
intend-
ed as a guide, and
in
no
respect
extend
the
responsibilities
of
the
manufacturing
subsidiary,
parent
company
or
affiliates
beyond
the
stan-
dard
written
warranty
as presented in
this
manual.
Photographs
or
illustrations
in
this
manual are
representative
of
function
and
may
not
be
specific
in
their
depiction
of
actual
equipment,
fabrics,
interior
or
exterior
decor
or
design op-
tions
as
installed
on
or
in
your
motor
home.
NOTE:
This
product
is
designed
for
recreational
use
and
short
term
occupancy
only.
It
is
not
designed
or
intended
to
be
used
as
permanent
housing.
Use
of
this
product
for
long
term
or
permanent
occupancy
may
lead
to
premature
deterioration
of
interior
finishes,
fabrics,
carpeting,
and drapes.
Damage
or
deterioration
due
to
long
term
occupancy
may
not
be
con-
sidered
normal,
and
may
under
the
terms
of
the
warranty,
constitute
misuse, abuse,
or
neglect,
and
may
therefore reduce
your
warranty
protec-
tion.
This
manual
contains a discussion
of
long
term
occupancy
problems. Please
refer
to
that
section
before
considering
this
product
for
long
term
occupancy.
The
motor
home
has been
thoroughly
inspected
,before
shipment.
YOUR DEALER
IS
RESPONSIBLE
FOR
PERFORMING A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY IN-
'SPECTION
OF
THE CHASSIS
AND
ALL MOTOR
HOME
COMPONENTS
AS
SPECIFIED IN THE
,PREDELIVERY CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED
BY
THE
MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURER
AND
THE CHASSIS
MANUFACTURER. YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A COPY
OF
THESE COMPLETED CHECKLISTS FROM YOUR
DEALER WHEN YOUR MOTOR HOME IS DELIVERED
TO
YOU.
,AS
A
PART
OF
THE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION
PRO-
CEDURE, THE DEALER IS
TO
ROAD TEST THE
MOTOR HOME, NOTING
AND
CORRECTING
ANY
STEERING
PROBLEMS
BEFORE DELIVERY.
THEREFORE,
FLEETWOOD
AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES
,WILL NOT
BE
RESPONSIBLE
FOR
FRONT
END
ALIGN-
MENT
AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.
PLANNING
AND
PREPARATION
Each year
millions
of
Americans
embark
on
trips
using some
type
of
recreational vehicle. Proper plan-
ning
of
your
trip
will
ensure a pleasurable experience.
A
thorough
knowledge
of
your
RV
is
important
if
you
are going
to
get
the
most
out
of
the
convenience and
safety
items built
into
your
vehicle.
Be
as
familiar
with
it
as you are
with
your
personal car
or
truck.
The
booklets
included
in
your
Owner's
Information
2
Package cover details
of
operation
for
the
major
ap-
pliances and
equipment
built
into
your
motor
home
for
your
comfort,
convenience and safety. Later sec-
tions
in
this
manual
will
also explain
how
to
operate,
maintain, and service
important
components
and
systems
in
your
motor
home.
LOADING
AND
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Proper loading is one
of
the
most
important
con-
siderations
when
traveling in an
RV.
Your
motor
home
is
built
to
safely
carry
a certain
maximum
load. For
safety's sake,
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR HOME.
This manual contains a detailed
section
that
explains
proper
loading and
weighing
of
the
vehicle.
HAVE
IT
ALL
UNDER CONTROL
Remember,
your
new
motor
home is a large vehi-
cle and requires
different
driving
skills
than
a
passenger car. Later in this
manual we'll
outline
some
tips
on
how
to
become
familiar
with
the
handling
characteristics
and driving
techniques
that
you need
to
know
to
be a safe
motor
home
driver.
Of
course,
don't
overlook
the
laws
of
your
state
or
province
that
govern
driving a motor
home. Your state
or
provincial
Motor
Vehicle
Department
can provide you
with
the
applicable vehicle codes
that
spell
out
your rights and
responsibilities as a
motor
home
owner.
INSPECT
AND
MAINTAIN
Follow a
consistent
schedule
of
inspection
and
maintenance
for
your
motor
home. Your
continuing
safety and
comfort
depend on it. This manual includes
a
section
outlining maintenance intervals. Adherence
to
these
schedules
will
minimize
the
possibility
of
failure
of
any
important
system
or
part
of
your
motor
home. The time
spent
inspecting and maintaining your
motor
home
will
provide you
with
many
years
of
recreational pleasure.
THE OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
Owner's
Information Package
This package
contains
very
valuable
documents
1
i--
_--
-
about
systems. This
')
Since this
ble detail
in
tional
ly
sure
safety
package. Keep
decide
new
your
your
motor
material
operate, maintain and
you
read all
and operating
to
owner
CHASSIS
Your
motor
Chevrolet P-Series
Several
components
cle
tification
on
DOT
the
information
manufacturer
12-digit
located
and on
Use
Fleetwood
numbers
Identification
the
vehicle registration. The V.LN. is
certification
motor
Fleetwood
on
the
this
motor
Owner's
owner's
of
equipment
home,
in
these
sell
or
gets
AND
home
used on
of
the
completed
home
when
or
the
plate
outside
number
dealer
home
manual does
the
this
trade
all
and
its
components
Manual
and
there
are
package
troubleshoot
information
instructions
references handy.
your
the
material
is
in
not
cover every possi-
options
booklets
that
will
and understand
motor
home, be sure
in
this
package.
installed on
and
instruc-
help you safe-
those
included
this
items.
in
If
you ever
package.
and
Be
the
the
the
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
may
be
built
on
either
Or
the
John
Deere
are used
Number
tag
driver
ordering parts
chassis dealer service center. The
Identification
left
when
or
to
identify
the
vehicle. The V.LN.
is
the
vehicle and is
attached
compartment.
just
outside
front
ordering parts
Service Center.
to
side
the
of
17-digit
R.V.
the
found
the
left
Refer
from
Number
main
the
motor
through
vehicle and
legal iden-
the
sidewall
the
entry
the
chassis.
or
Vehi-
number
on
the
to
this
chassis
(F.LN.) is
door
home.
your
or
of
KEYS
Record all key numbers and keep
at
AND
The keys
home and
LOCKS
to
your
in
the
motor
motor
home
home.
0.1(
Keys
Key
:$
No.:
~,
are
pictured
them
in
IJC
below.
a safe place
)
)
3
,-
EMERGENCY
Before
It'll
Your Name
Model
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Dealer Name
Address
Insurance Policy
Company
we
explain
be a
handy
______________________________________________________________________
~
________________________________________
reference
__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
how
AND
things
for
you in
work,
the
IDENTIFICATION
take a
future.
few
minutes
to
fill in
~
INFORMATION
the
information
__________________________
on these
two
pages.
__
__
_
_
_
__
_
Agent
Telephone
Policy
Range/Oven
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
Refrigerator
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
Name
____________________________________________________________________
Number
______________________________________________________________________
Number
______________________________________________________________________
Number
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Furnace
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
______________________________________________________________________
Number
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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4
Water Heater
Manufacturer
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Model
i-
,-
Serial
Air Conditioner
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
Microwave Oven
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
Stereo
Manufacturer
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Model
Number
Number
Number
Serial
Generator
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
Miscellaneous
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FOOD - BEVERAGES
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GALLEY
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~Bread
Milk
Sugar
Coffee
Tea
Salt
Pepper
Catsup
Mustard
Eggs
Bacon
Butter
Cheese
Lunch
Meat
Potatoes
Vegetables
Fruit
Cereals
Cookies
Beverages
Soups
Crackers
Pancake
Dishes, Cups
Silverware
Tumblers
Coffee Pot
Pots, Covers
Pans, Covers
Utensils, Flipper
Paper Plates, Cups
Napkins
Paper Towels
Can Opener
Bottle Opener
Sponges
Dish Towels
Dish Drainer
Liquid Detergent
Soap Powder
Window
Wax Paper/Foil
Plastic Bags
Large Trash Bags
Portable BBQ
Charcoal
Clothesline
Clothes pins
Matches
Meat
Dinners
Mix
Cleaner
Starter
Fluid
TRAVEL
____
____
TOILETRIES
____
____
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CLOTHING
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SLEEPING GEAR
____
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____
RELAXING - ENTERTAINMENT
____
____
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____
____
CHECK
Water
Candles
Face Soap
Wash Cloths
Hand Towels
Bath Towels
Bathmat
Rubber
Facial Tissues
Bathroom Tissue
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Hair Brush
Combs
Chapstick
Suntan Lotion
Razor & Blades
Nail Clippers
Insect
First Aid
Snake Bite
Sunglasses
Underwear
Jackets
Sweaters
Various Shoes
Socks
Bathing Suits
Hats, Caps
Rainwear
Handkerchiefs
Pajamas
Pillows
Pillow Cases
Sheets
Blankets
Sleeping Bags
Playing Cards
Jigsaw
Games
Books, Magazines
Writing
Canopy
Pail
- PERSONAL
Shower
Repellent
Kit
Kit
Puzzles
Pads,
Pencils
or
Awning
Mat
LIST
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SPORTS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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TOOLS
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Battery Radio
Folding Chairs
Fishing Rods
Tackle Box, Bait
Baseball Bat. Gloves
Football
Frisbee
Hiking Boots
Backpack
Hunting
Pocket Knife
Pocket Compass
Swim
Air
Kite &
Copy Peterson's
Knife
Fins
Pump
String
"Field Guide"
Road Maps
Directory, Trailer Camps
Camera & Film
Sewing
Clothes Hangers
Firewood
Water Can
Gas Can
Holding Tank
Disposal Hoses(s)
Water Drain Pail
Flares
Holding Tank Chemicals
Fresh
Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Pliers
Small
Hammer
Hatchet
Folding Shovel
Lantern, Fuel,
Flashlight
Spare Batteries, Bulb
Spare
Spare 12V Fuses
Voltmeter
Circuit Test
Jumper
Tire
Kit, Patches
or
Reflectors
Water
Saw
12V
Cables
Air
Gauge
Hose
Mantles
Bulb
Light
6
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PRE.:rRAVEL
CHECK
LIST
Exterior
Disconnect
water, electrical, and drain lines
Check roof
top
carrier (if installed)
Remove blocks
from
wheels
Check wheel
nut
torque. (See chassis Operator's Manual)
Check
LPG
tank
level and refill
if
necessary
Check
hitch
and
hitch
ball
Check tires and
adjust
pressures
if
necessary
Check batteries
Check running
lights,
turn
signals, interior and panel
lights
Check brakes, brake fluid, brake
lights
Check cooling system
Check
windshield
wipers, washers, and
washer
fluid
Retract step
Interior
Lower
TV
antenna
Lock refrigerator
door
Turn
off
water
heater
Turn
off
water
pump
Turn
off
furnace
Turn
off
range
pilot
Close
cooktop
cover
Close roof vents
Close all doors, drawers and
windows
7
1--
ON
MOTOR
A
and frame) is designed
load. This load includes everything;
empty
water,
in or attached
for
which
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
Another
WEIGHT RATING (GAWR). This is
weight a specific
axle has its
necessarily add up
the
ceed
In
be safely
you
correct
The
is found by weighing the
tracting
CARRYING CAPACITY
During
homes,
the
liquid
positions
-?
If
the
capacity, fills all storage compartments and cupboards
to
maximum
tions
be overloaded.
fic
Safety
occupant
weights
weights
"":!>The
ditions
each trip. The
of
cargo
that
nience,
the
permanent
the
main
for
camping
trips
capacity
trips
be necessary
and unload some cargo
camping
additional
HOME
motor
axle loads
must
allowable
passenger
home chassis (springs, wheels, tires, axles,
motor
waste
the
critical
their
respective
addition
loaded in
know
amounts
this
the
the
number and size
tank
are maximized
motor
with
passengers,
Administration
weighs
six pounds (6.0 Ibs.) and each gallon
over
operator
in
which
will
you can
the
passenger
label in
entry
taking
or
more
for
day use provides less cargo
acitivites
in order
day
LOADING
to
carry
a certain
home itself,
water
to
the
motor
weight
axle
own
nor
to
knowing
how
of
carrying
weight
design and
capacities and number
home
volume and fills all available seating posi-
According
150
eight
is responsible
the
number
affect
carry
capacity
door. The smaller passenger
provides reasonable cargo
than
not
to
reduce
to
use passengers.
your
belongings, fuel, fresh
and
anything
motor
GAWR. The GAWR's
to
the
or
weight
operator
pounds (8.3 Ibs.).
the
(See Loading Tips). For conve-
the
involving overnight stays.
provide
home. The
home
to
from
motor
is designed is called
factor
is designed
the
GVWR.
vehicle loads
weight
the
attached
distribute
capacity
motor
development
for
the
figures, an average vehicle
pounds, each gallon
of
passengers and
amount
capacity
for
driver's
one day. The larger passenger
the
items
is
Be
ratings.
overall
to
the
are placed on
of
home empty, and sub-
the
GVWR.
of
storage compartments,
value and convenience.
fills
motor
to
home
National
for
analyzing
home
day
amount
carrying
will
of
for
use are
area
normally
maximum
the
weight
else
that
maximum
the
GROSS AXLE
the
maximum
to
carry
careful,
must
weight
the
motor
weight
the
the
motor
of
our
of
belted seating
all liquid tanks
will
Highway
of
be utilized
placement
water
camping
and cargo
shown
or
adjacent
capacity
capacity
of
water
carried
capacity
THE
of
the
may be
load
the
and each
do
not
neither
ever ex-
that
can
home,
so
that
axles.
home
motor
to
probably
Traf-
gasoline
of
water
the
con-
for
use and
on a
to
capacity
for
for
It
may
carried
for
for
the
ROAD
The
number
be greater
by
the
label. These extra seating locations,
ed, are
It
unless
ed against
the
*
*
*
•
to
is
not
safe
the
Thoughtful
motor
maximum
and
motor
operation
improved handling
comfort;
better
NOTE: CARRYING CAPACITIES OF YOUR
MOTOR HOME
FIXED
THE LABEL INCLUDES ALL FACTORY INSTALL-
ED
OPTIONS. IF OTHER EQUIPMENT SUCH
LEVELING JACKS, AWNINGS, ROOF PODS,
ETC.,
HOME LEAVES
THESE ITEMS
THE TOTAL
CARRYING CAPACITIES. IF YOU
TRAILER, THE TONGUE WEIGHT
TRAILER
TOTAL
RYING CAPACITIES.
DETERMINING
YOUR MOTOR HOME
The Gross Vehicle
Gross
home
the
Remember,
cle.
weight
your
is
the
ed axle
axle is overloaded and you'll have
to
Axle
are
driver's
You
of
motor
overloaded and you'll have
weight
weight
bring
Weighing Your Loaded
1.
Drive
and take a reading. This is
Weight. (Reading
of
safety
than
the
permit
to
exceed
axle loadings and
their
ratings on a public scale.
consideration
home can yield
flexibility
liberal storage
home;
without
fuel mileage and reduced
ARE
TO
THE INSIDE
ARE INSTALLED AFTER THE MOTOR
THE
MUST
OF
MUST
OF
THE PASSENGER
AND
belted seating
number
a choice
THE PASSENGER
BE
of
passengers
of
seats
the
labeled passenger
total
of
the
important
in
the
facilities
unsafe loading;
characteristics
SPECIFIED ON A LABEL AF-
OF
A WARDROBE DOOR.
FACTORY,
BE
SUBTRACTED FROM
SUBTRACTED FROM THE
AND
locations
while
weight
weight
benefits:
use
of
provided in
THE WEIGHT
AND
CARGO CAR-
DISTRIBUTING
permitted
traveling.
are
placed in
the
tire
CARGO
TOW
OF
LOAD
Weight
Weight
shown
door
these
must
your
home exceeds the GVWR, the
down
the
weight
the
Rating (GAWR)
on
the
or
in
ratings are
compare
motor
on any axle exceeds
front
to
home.
or
down
wheels
Rating (GVWR) and
certification
the
driver's
for a fully
the
GVWR
If
the
loaded
to
remove items
below
to
Motor
1).
the
or
onto
the
GVWR.
to
redistribute cargo
below
Home
the
for
your
tag
posted
compartment.
loaded vehi-
to
the
weight
motor
If
the
GAWR,
the
scale
front
Gross
may
if
provid-
capacity
check-
seating
the
and ride
wear
.
AS
OF
A
THE
the
motor
on
loaded
of
home
to
bring
the
load-
the
GAWR.
platform
Axle
8
)
2.
3.
Drive
the
entire vehicle (both axles)
scale and take a reading. This is
Weight
cle
Drive
forward
platform and take a reading. This reading is
rear Gross
(Reading 2).
until
only
the
Axle
Weight (Reading 3).
the
rear axle is on
onto
Gross Vehi-
the
the
the
UNDERSIRABLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS
AND
MAY CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD.
Weighing
Your
Loaded Motor Home
(Tag-Axle Models)
The
following
determine
with
plete
within
the
through
on
GAWR and GVWR limits.
weigh station,
the
scales. Generally,
whether
the
weighing procedure
your loaded
cargo, fludis, passengers, and driver) is
the
attendant
correct
positioning
the
sequence is as
motor
When
will
of
the
will
help
home
you arrive
guide you
motor
1--
you
(com-
at
home
follows:
)
1.
Drive
the
front
wheels
and take a reading. This is
Weight (Reading
onto
1).
the
the
scale
front
platform
Gross
Axle
4.
5.
traveling configurations
weight
')' WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD
Compare reading 2
cle
Weight
is located on the certification tag.
exceeds
reduce
If
reading 2 is less than the GVWR
check
cle,
is less
If
either
redistribute enough
loads on
required limit.
Periodically reweigh your
pattern.
OF THE MOTOR
OF
ANY
GVWR OF YOUR MOTOR
Rating)
the
the
total
readings 1 and 3
than
the
exceeds
the
front
AXLE. EXCEEDING THE GAWR OR
with
of
your
GVWR rating, you
vehicle load.
GAWR on
the
of
the
and rear axles are
motor
may
change your loading and
HOME,
OR THE RATED LOAD
the GVWR Gross Vehi-
vehicle. This rating
If
the reading
will
of
your vehi-
to
the
GAWR
load
HOME
verify
certification
home.
that
for
the
to
ensure
within
CAN CAUSE
have
to
each
tag.
axle,
that
the
Different
9
2.
Drive
axles)
is
the
the
entire vehicle
onto
the
scale and take a reading. This
Gross Vehicle Weight (Reading 2).
(front
and
both
rear
,-
,
3. Drive
4. Drive
tag
5.
6. Compare Reading 2
to
7.
8. The
Periodically re-weigh
traveling
weight
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD
OF
THE MOTOR HOME,
OF
NOTE: THE
ING CAPACITIES
SPECIFIED ON A LABEL AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE
CLUDES
OTHER EQUIPMENT SUCH
IF
JACKS, AWININGS, ROOF PODS, ETC., ARE INSTALLED
THE FACTORY, THE WEIGHT
MUST
THE
CAPACITIES.
forward
tag axle are on
This reading is
(Reading 3).
forward
scale
platform
axle
Subtract
This
is Reading
Vehicle
weight
If
vehicle,
that
tification
for
to
axles are
side
wheels
scale
side. The
positioning.
pattern.
ANY
OF
Weight
exceeds the GVWR rating, you will have
reduce
Reading 2 is less
check
each is less
that
ensure
motor
to
side. This
on each side
platform
configurations
AXLE.
A WARDROBE DOOR. THE LABEL IN-
ALL
AFTER THE MOTOR HOME LEAVES
BE
SUBTRACTED FROM THE TOTAL
PASSENGER
until
only
the
rear axle and
the
platform
the
total rear Gross Axle Weight
until
only
and take a reading. This is
weight
the
the
tag. If any
axle, redistribute
that
within
home
attendant
PASSENGER
FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS.
(Reading 4).
tag axle
5.
Rating)
total
vehicle load.
than
Readings
than
of
loads on
the
should also be weighed
will
and
taking
will
your
may change
OR
OF
YOUR MOTOR HOME ARE
AND
and take a reading.
the
tag axle is on
weight
with
the
these exceeds the GAWR
required limit.
require
down
motor
AND
from
the
of
your
the
GVWR
1,
4, and 5
GAWRs on
enough
the
front,
positioning
the
a reading
help you
home.
your
THE RATED LOAD
CARGO CARRY-
AS
OF
THESE ITEMS
CARGO CARYING
the
the
the
Reading
GVWR (Gross
vehicle.
to
of
the
rear and tag
center
for
with
Different
loading and
LEVELING
If
of
your
verify
the
load
from
both
of
each
proper
OF
3.
the
cer-
the
Loading Tips
After
you have
can safely
up
that
reference. Load
load so
load heavy items in upper cabinets. Secure and brace
items
ting
motor
either
Adjust
loads as equal as possible. Carry
carry
weight,
that
so
they
home load. Do
end
of
cargo storage
determined
and selected
make a
the
you
get
won't
the
motor
motor
proper
move
home
to
keep
how
list
and keep
home
weight
during
not
load heavy
or
the
much
those
items
and
distribute
on the axles.
travel,
on
the
side
to
only
as
weight
it
for
thereby
items
rear bumper.
side
much
to
future
wheel
you
make
the
Don't
shif-
near
water
as
needed
Whenever possible,
traveling.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
BY
THE MANUFACTURER
EQUIPMENT
MENDED.
Make a
motor
items are stored, and
cess.
location.
aid kit, rain gear, flashlight,
and an electric cord
WARNING: DO NOT
CONTAINERS, GASOLINE,
MABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR HOME.
TRAILER HITCHES
If
you expect
please use these guidelines
and trailer:
•
•
•
•
Chassis Axle
Manufacturer
Chevrolet 7.4L (454)
Chevrolet " 4.10
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
John Deere (460)
•
for
travel use
empty
ADDITION
loading diagram
home.
Store emergency
Include a fire extinguisher, tools, jack,
Hitch
Limit
trailer)
vertical
motor
unstable
and may
care warranty.
Do
not
pounds,
chassis
whichever
damage
train, cause unstable
characteristics,
Wwnercare
Check
Gross Combined
motor
weight
Alternate
special
chassis
tions. Exceeding
damage
chassis,
characteristics, and
OF
OR
VEHICLES IS NOT RECOM-
It
will
help you
to
pull a trailer
classification: Class
the
vertical
to a maximum
hitch
loads can cause damage
home rear frame and body, cause
driving
restrict
tow
a trailer
or
more
manufacturer
is less. Heavier trailers can cause
to
the
warranty.
the
following
home chassis. The GCWR is
of
the
motor
gear ratios
towing
manufacturer
to
your
unstable
or
to
balance
the
holding
RACKS NOT SPECIFIED
TO
CARRY
of
locate
will
help speed
items
with
STORE
AND
hitch
and handling characteristics,
your
motor
or
Weight
Engine
needs.
in a readily accessible
highway
light.
TOWING
with
when
load (tongue
of
rights
weighing
than
recommended
(as described
home
restrict
chart
home
V8
V8
Gas
may
dealer
these
motor
driving
may
ADDITIONAL
your
properly
where
the
warning devices,
OR
CARRY
OR
OTHER
your
choosing a
II
250
pounds. Heavier
uncier
more
structure
driving
your
rights under the
to
determince
Rating (GCWR)
and trailer.
Ratio GCWR
Gas
Contact
GCWR's may cause
home
void
3.73
4.56
4.88
4.56
be
retrofitted
for
recommenda-
drive train
and
your
the
tanks
loading pro-
LP
FLAM-
motor
weight
the
than
or
the
your
handling
warranty.
load.
before
BY
loaded
specific
first-
GAS
home,
hitch
of
to
your
Owner-
3500
by
the
below),
or
drive
handling
the
of
the
total
14,000
16,000
18,000
18,000
20,000
for
local
or
,
)
10
)
)
*
Weigh your
motor
home fully loaded
with
driver,
passengers, cargo, and
the
fully
loaded trailer
attached. Do
not
exceed
the
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR)
of
any axle, and
do
not
exceed
the
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Rating (GVWR)
of
either
the
motor
home,
the
trailer,
or
the
Gross
Combined
Weight
Rating (GCWR)
of
the
motor
home.
If
any
of
these
ratings are exceeded,
weight
must
be
eliminated or shifted until· scale
weights
are equal
to
or
less
than
ratings.
Towing
Automobiles
If
you
plan
to
tow
an
automobile
with
your
motor
home,
the
tongue
weight
must
not
exceed
250
pounds. The Gross Combined Weight
must
not
exceed
the
GCWR listed on
the
chart.
Towing devices other than
wheeled dollies
that
raise
the
front
or
rear
wheels
of
the
vehicle in
tow
off
the
ground
create
tongue
weights
in excess
of
the
250
pounds
maximum,
and
must
not
be used.
COCKPIT
AND
DRIVER'S CONTROLS
(Consult
Chevrolet
or
John
Deere
Chassis
Operator's
Manual
for
details)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
Dash
Switch
Panel
*
*
2-Speed
Windshield
Wiper/Washer
with
Delay -
Turn
outer
knob
clockwise
for
wiper
action.
The
wiper
blades are
mounted
on
"articulated"
arms
that
allow
the
blades
to
follow a wiping
path
as
wide
as possible.
OFF
- No
wiper
action.
1st
notch -Wiper
delay ON. Turn
outer
knob
clockwise
for longer delay
between
wiper
strokes.
2nd
notch -Slow
wiping
action.
3rd
notch
- Fast
wiping
action.
To
WASH, press inner knob,
then
release. One
press
of
washer
knob
cycles
wipers
once. The
washer
nozzles are
located
on
the
wiper
arms
close
to
the
wiper
blades.
They
move
with
the
blades and provide
continuous
washer
coverage.
Auxiliary
Start
Switch
-
The
Auxiliary
Start
System
permits
using
the
auxiliary
battery
(see
Electrical System)
to
start
the
motor
home
engine
if
the
vehicle
battery
is discharged.
To
use
the
Auxiliary
Start
System:
1.
Be
sure
the
vehicle is stopped,
shift
to
"P"
(PARK) and
apply
the
parking
brake.
2.
Press and
hold
the
Auxiliary
Start
switch
on
the
instrument
panel.
3.
Start
engine
with
ignition
switch.
4. Release
Auxiliary
Start
switch.
The
Auxiliary
Start
System
has no
effect
on
the
)
vehicle
except
to
aid in
starting
the
motor
home
. engine.
If
the
vehicle
alternator
is
operating
properly,
the
batteries
will
be
recharged
while
driving (see Elec-
trical
System).
11
Auxiliary Start
Switch
* Heater/Air
Conditioner
Controls
The
cockpit
Heater/Air
Conditioner
controls
are
located
on
the
instrument
panel. These
controls
operate
the
heating
and air
conditioning
systems
for
the
driver/cockpit
area only.
*
Cool/Heat
Lever - Push
this
lever
to
the
left
or
right
for
cooling/heating.
*
Function
Selector
Buttons
*
OFF
- No heating
or
cooling,
but
fan runs
at
low
speed
for
continuous
circulation
of
outside
air
through
the
instrument
panel
outlets.
*
MAX
A/C -Air
conditioner
compressor
is on,
inside air is
re-circulated
through
the
system
for
maximum
cooling.
*
A/C -Air
conditioner
compressor
is on,
outside
air is circulated
through
instrument
panel outlets.
•
VENT -
A/C
compressor
is
off,
outside
air is cir-
culated
through
the
instrument
panel
outlets.
• HEAT -
A/C
compressor
is
off,
outside
air is cir-
culated
through
the
heating
system,
and
distributed
to
floor
outlets.
•
- Heated air is
circulated
to
defroster
outlets.
•
Fan
Switch
- Sets fan speed
to
any
of
4 speeds.
The
fan
switch
does
not
affect
the
fan
if
the
OFF
function
button
is pressed.
Driver/Passenger
Seats
The
driver's
and
passenger's
seats
offer
four
posi-
tion/comfort
adjustments:
•
CAUTION:
Do
not
adjust
the
seat
position
while
the
vehicle
is
in
motion.
Forward/Back - The forward/back lever is located
under
the
front
left
of
the
seat.
Pull
the
lever
toward
the
left
outside
of
the
seat
to
unlock. Release
the
lock
lever
to
secure
the
seat position.
•
*
Swivel
- The
swivel
lock
lever is
located
under
the
front
right
of
the
seat.
Lift
the
lever
forward
and up
to
swivel.
The
seat
locks
in
the
center,
forward
position.
When
unlocked,
the
seat
will
swivel
freely around
to
the
center
position.
Recline (Optional) -
The
recliner lever is
located
on
the
right
side
bottom
of
the
seat.
Push
the
lever
down
to
recline. The angle is con-
tinuously
variable. Release lever
at
desired angle.
Seat
Belts
Seat belts are an
important
safety
feature
of
your
vehicle. For
your
protection,
always
use
your
seat
belts.
The
driver's
seat
and
other
seats designed
to
carry passengers
while
under
way
have been equipped
with
seat
belts.
WARNING:
ALL
RIDERS SHOULD
BE
FURNISH-
ED
WITH
AND
USE SEAT
BELTS
WHILE THE
VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. SEATS
WHICH
ARE
NOT EQUIPPED
WITH
SAFETY
BELTS
SHOULD
NOT
BE
OCCUPIED
WilLE
THE VEHICLE IS IN
MOTION
AND
WILL
BE
LABELED:
"NOT
FOR
USE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN
MOTION."
IT
IS NOT POSSIBLE
TO
BELT
IN PERSONS USING
BEDS.
Adjust
seat
belts as
follows:
* Pivot
buckle
at
right
angles
to
the
belt
and pull
to
the
desired
length.
•
To
fasten belt, be sure
it
is
not
twisted,
then
push
the
tongue
end
of
one
belt
into
the
buckle
of
the
mating
belt.
Be
sure
it
latches.
Adjust
the
belt
snugly
as
low
on
the
abdomen
as
comfort
will
allow,
for
greatest
safety.
*
To
release
the
belt, depress
the
button
in
the
center
of
the
buckle
and slide
the
tongue
out
of
the
buckle. Never use a
belt
for
more
than
one
person
at
a time.
Child
Restraint
All
vehicle
occupants,
and especially children,
should
be restrained
whenever
riding in vehicles.
Holding a child
in
your
arms
is
not a substitute
for
a
child
restraint
system.
In an
accident,
a child held
in a person's
arms
can be
struck
or
crushed
by
any
unrestrained rider.
An
unrestrained child
could
also
be injured by
striking
the
interior,
or
by being
thrown
from
the
vehicle
during
a sudden
maneuver
or
im-
pact. A
child restraint system can help
protect
a child
while
riding in a vehicle. Child
restraint
systems
are
designed
to
be secured in
the
vehicle seats
by
lap
belts
or
the
lap
portion
of
a lap-shoulder belt. Children
12
could be endangered in a crash
if
their
child restraints
are
not
properly
secured in
the
vehicle.
Children small
enough
for
a child
restraint
system
should be restrained
that
way
if
at
all possible.
However,
the
following
may
provide
some
degree
of
protection
if
a child
restraint
is
not
used.
*
Infants
who
cannot
sit
up
should be placed in a
padded baby carrier. Put
it
crosswise
on
the
vehicle
seat
and securely restrain
it
with
the
vehicle's seat belts.
* Children
who
can
sit
up by
themselves
should be
restrained
with
the
seat belts provided. Never
let
a child stand
or
kneel
on
any seat.
When
using any child
restraint
system, be sure
to
read and
follow
all instructions on installation and use
that
come
with
the
system.
When
securing a child restraint
with
a lap
belt
that
has no retractor, pull
the
excess
webbing
through
the
adjustment
mechanism.
If
the
child
restraint
is
still
not
secure, use a
dif-
ferent
seating
position
in
the
vehicle
and/or
contact
your
dealer and
the
child
restraint
manufacturer
for
help.
Sun visors
The sun visors
at
the
driver's and passenger's posi-
tions
swing
down
and
adjust
to
provide relief
from
glare and
bright
skies. The
visors
do
not
adjust
to
shade
the
side
windows.
Swivel
tension
may
be adjusted
with a flat
blade
screwdriver
at
the
tension
adjusting
screw
.
Front/Side Slider
Windows
Turn lock, slide
window
and/
or
screen
to
open and
close.
DRIVING
AND
PARKING
Once
you
become
accustomed
to
the
feel
of
the
controls
and
the
reference
points
from
the
driver's
seat, you
will
find driving
the
motor
home
comparable
to
driving
your
family
car.
Become
familiar
with
the
position
of
the
motor
home
in traffic, and be
cautious
when
maneuvering
to
allow
for
the
length
and
width
of
the
vehicle.
Always
allow
extra room
to
corner
and
to
change lanes. Learn
to
use
the
side mirrors
to
view
the
road behind. Check
them
often.
Drive
with
consideration
on
the
highway, observ-
ing
all speed and
safety
regulations.
The
best
cruis-
ing speed
of
your
motor
home
will
vary
with
road
and
weather
conditions.
Remember
that
your
motor
home
is heavier
than
a car, making
it
less maneuverable and harder
to
stop.
Also, because
of
its
greater side
surface
area,
it
is
more
distances
'\
moderate
J
wind
easily
conditions.
affected
for
passing and
speed,
by
cross
stopping,
particularly
in
winds.
traffic
Allow
and drive
and in
extra
at
gusty
a
Driving
ficult
vehicle
and
Downshift
engine
Engine braking
and relieve
Road
ing
factors
tain
demands
transmission. Under extreme heat conditions you
need
engine
Allow
avoid areas having
low-hanging
whenever
pulling
clearances
particularly
)
vents
a
roof
antenna.
if
done
speeds
always
loads.
conditions,
driving
to
turn
and
for
in
open
air
on
winding
with
when
operate in
on hills
Downshift
power
some
are
sometimes
Or
desert
on
drivetrain
off
the
transmission
the
extra
tree branches
you
drive
for
of
overpasses and bridges.
important
or
if
conditioner,
or
mountain
reasonable care. Observe
ascending
the
proper
to
avoid
when
will
help
of
the
strain on
terrain, weather, and
unpredictable, and
temperatures
components-especially
vehicle air
cooling.
height
low
or
service.
the
motor
of
overhead clearance. Check
park. Avoid
Always
if
you drive
home
roof
roads is
or
descending hills
transmission
overheating
descending
control
conditioner
your
or
rack, CB
vehicle speed,
the
brakes.
can
motor
other
obstructions
low
check
This
with
the
is equipped
other
put
to
roofs
or
not
dif-
proper
range.
or
undue
grades.
driv-
moun-
extreme
the
may
improve
home
and
for
when
overhead
may
be
overhead
with
TV/radio
Fuel Fill
WARNING: WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE
CAP,
ROTATE
TO
ALLOW
ANY
"HISSING"
THE REMOVAL OF THE
To
protect
pressure
pressure, replace
design available
dealer.
Clean
on
the
and is a serious fire hazard.
or
up
motor
IT
SLOWLY ONLY FAR ENOUGH
PRESSURE
SOUNDS
the
gasoline
vacuum,
lost
from
fuel
spills immediately. Raw fuel spilled
home
could
or
caps
your
damage
TO
RELEASE. AFTER
STOP.
CAP.
system
from
with
Fleetwood
COMPLETE
from
sudden release
caps
the
exterior
of
motor
excessive
the
of
same
home
finish,
When
for
tions
automobile. When parking on
wheels
aid
to
parking.
FUEL
See
Information
the
home
structions
type.
parking
poles
the
PARK
or
of
the
into
parking
("P")
AND
the
Chassis
generator
engine
for
parallel
obstructions
motor
the
curb
brake.
and
FUEL
Package
fuel
fuel
the
SYSTEMS
Operator's
for
supply
supply,
generator before
home
in
Always
set
Fuel Fill
The
fuel
filler
cap is
coach.
pressure
use or
)
den
-
gasoline
ing,
Modern
within
hot
release
cap can spray gasoline
causing a possible hazard.
fuel
the
tank
weather.
of
this
systems
Under
pressure
to
a curb, be sure
as
the
front
swing
an
the
direction
shift
the
Manual
fuel recommendations. Since
is
the
consult
located
as
the
gasoline
certain
wider
incline,
the
parking brake
in
same as
the
deciding
on
the
may
build
conditions,
when
from
to
allow
and rear por-
than
turn
the
front
of
the
roll
transmission
when
the
Owner's
the
motor
operating
on a fuel
side
of
the
up
vapor
warms
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WARNING: EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY.
NOT BLOCK
VEHICLE IN A PLACE WHERE THE EXHAUST
GASES HAVE
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INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
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CARRY EXHAUST GASES INSIDE THE VEHICLE
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OPERATE THE ENGINE(S) ONLY WHEN SAFE
DISPERSION OF EXHAUST GASES CAN
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